8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Southern California, California
US Air Force base
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Southern California California in Southern California, California: A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert. Eight people aboard the aircraft were killed.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed navigator Unknown Fatal
Unnamed bombardier Unknown Fatal
Unnamed flight engineer Unknown Fatal
Unnamed aircraft maintenance officer Unknown Fatal
Unnamed ground support personnel Unknown Fatal
Unnamed logistics staff Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say | Billings News | kulr8.com

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